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The Family College Prep Program (FCPP)

Created in 2019, the Family College Prep Program was designed to increase access to bilingual, professional college advising. A comprehensive, family-centered initiative, the FCPP removes barriers to post-secondary education and empowers families in college admissions and financial aid.

Services offered through the FCPP:

  • One-On-One College Advising

  • Family College Prep Workshops

  • Scholarship Workshops

  • Family Outreach

  • College Campus Visits

  • FAFSA Support

2024-2025 FCPP Impact:

  • 1576 students attended college visits

  • 59 program workshops and events

  • 572 students assisted in completing their FAFSA

Meet the Family College Prep Program Team

  • Melisa Jimenez

    Melisa Jimenez

    Director of Family College Prep Program

  • Jessica Jasso

    Jessica Jasso

    Senior HDF Advisor

  • Brianna Herrera

    Brianna Herrera

    Senior HDF Advisor 

  • Ivan Villagrana-Fraire

    Ivan Villagrana-Fraire

    HDF Advisor 

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    Elizabeth Guevara

    HDF Advisor

  • Areli Aguilar-Carreno

    Areli Aguilar-Carreno

    HDF Advisor

  • Brittany Ortiz

    Brittany Ortiz

    HDF Advisor

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FCPP for High Schools

FCPP advisors provide bilingual, professional college advising to families in the secondary education setting. Collaborating alongside counselors and college advisors we serve KCK’s largest Latino-serving high schools. Thank you to our high school partners for their invaluable support in making these services accessible to our community.

Currently serving the below Kansas City Metro High Schools:

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FCPP in Colleges

The Family College Prep Program has local college partners that support and collaborate in providing college campus visits, college fairs, and volunteering at various FCPP events throughout the academic year.

Current College Partners:

Resources

We hope these resources provide some guidance as you explore your higher education goals. We also have our most asked questions available on our FAQ page. If you still have questions or need additional support book an appointment below.

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  • This tracker helps ensure you are making the most of your senior year as you prepare for college. Download here

  • Use this calendar to plan for the ACT, FAFSA application, Scholarship submissions and more. Download here

  • What is the ACT? This document will break down this question, important dates to remember and more. Download here

  • Are you familiar with all the ways you can pay for college? This helps you understand grants, scholarships, loans, and most importantly the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Download here

  • Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships! Our featured scholarships dives into the requirements, amounts, and where to apply. Download here

  • Headed to visit a college? This handy-dandy list of questions are key for your visit. Download here

  • Do you know what you’d like your college to have? Use this score card to understand the pros and cons of a college campus. Download here

  • This memo provides background, legal context, and communications guidance regarding the ongoing litigation challenging Kansas' regular tuition policy for certain undocumented students. It is intended to support advocates, institutional leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders in responding to questions from students, policymakers, media, and the public. Download the full memo.

    • The Kansas DREAM Act remains in effect. The filing of a lawsuit does not change current law or student eligibility.

    • Students should continue with their education plans. Eligible students should continue applying for admission, in-state tuition, and state financial aid as usual

      Download the full doc here.